Hamilton Festival Theatre Company

2026 New Play Contest Now Open!

Calling all writers and theatre makers! Send in your script by November 20, 2025 and get a chance to win a FREE 60-minute production slot in the 2026 Hamilton Fringe Festival plus a $300.00 cash prize.

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Apply to ALERT!

The 2026 ALERT Resident Company program is now accepting applications from emerging companies/collectives.

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Join the Fringe-Makers

Become one of our monthly donors for great perks and VIP access to theatre and performing arts events all year-round.

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As a leader in the performing arts sector that responds to the changing culture of Hamilton, HFTco builds a community for artists and cultivates work that is accessible, innovative, and artistically adventurous.

Artist Opportunities

2026 New Play Contest

Calling all writers and theatre makers! The 2026 Hamilton Fringe Festival New Play Contest is now accepting applications until November 20, 2025. The winning script gets a FREE 60-minute production slot in the 2026 Hamilton Fringe Festival plus a $300.00 cash prize.

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2026 ALERT Resident Company Program

The ALERT Resident Company program is a customized training program perfect for emerging performance companies or collectives to get the support they need to grow their company, refine their skills, and expand their artistic network by producing a show at the Hamilton Fringe Festival! ⁠

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Featured Events & Programs

ALERT RESIDENT COMPANY PROGRAM

Frost Bites Festival

Hamilton Fringe Festival

Stage Directions

Support Hamilton Fringe & HFTco

Your support is vital as we make the theatre experiences you love accessible to both audience members and theatre makers! As the live performance arts continue to rebuild, YOU can help HFTco train, platform, and amplify Hamilton’s next generation of theatre artists and storytellers.

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